SocietyCommentary
It’s Time to Rediscover George Washington’s Greatness
What’s so great about George Washington? I don’t mean this as a rhetorical question, implying that Washington really was not great—as such a question might… Read More
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Harry Jaffa and the Most Controversial Speech in Political Convention History
In academe, the late Harry Jaffa of Claremont McKenna College was most famous for his groundbreaking scholarship on the Declaration of Independence and Abraham Lincoln,… Read More
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Americans Are Rejecting Rule By Elites
The majority of newly elected members of Congress are men and women who ran and won in direct opposition to President Obama’s policies. But there… Read More
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Volunteer Group Wants to Help Elderly, Disabled With Snow Removal
While Winter Storm Juno might not have brought as much snow as some forecasters were predicting, parts of New England weren’t spared, with some locations… Read More
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50 Years After His Death, Churchill’s Words Continue to Inspire
A critical difference between a politician and a statesman is the ability to use the power of words not to further his own ends but… Read More
PoliticsNews
Q&A With Jim DeMint: Iowa Summit a Chance to ‘Shape Debate’ for 2016
A year before Iowa voters decide who they like most for president, a lineup of likely conservative candidates will present themselves in Des Moines to… Read More
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EPA Inadvertently Makes Case Against Its Own Power Grab
It appears the Environmental Protection Agency has inadvertently admitted it is engaging in an end-run around the regulatory process to push through its overreaching water… Read More
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Niece of Martin Luther King Jr: ‘Racism Has Not Been Erased’
“But let judgment roll down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.” —Amos 5:24 Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. quoted this powerful scripture in his famous… Read More
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What We Should Think of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Time as a Progressive Activist
As the leader of the movement that ultimately toppled segregation, Martin Luther King Jr., stands among the likes of the Founding Fathers and Abraham Lincoln… Read More
LawNews
As Obama Vows to Nix Keystone Pipeline, Here’s a History of Presidential Veto Power
Minutes into the beginning of the 114th Congress last week, before any bill left either chamber, the White House vowed to veto legislation approving construction… Read More
SocietyCommentary
How to Live a Good, Happy Life (and Not Be Tranquilized by Drugs, Sex and Mass Media)
These are troubling times for many Americans. The economic recovery since the Great Recession of 2008 has been the slowest in U.S. history, with millions… Read More
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The Real Story of George Washington’s Decisive Christmas Attack at Trenton
TRENTON, N.J.—We all know the story from high school history. Or think we do. Gen. George Washington and his tired and tiny Continental Army scored… Read More
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The Two Key Passages from the Constitution All Lawmakers Should Read
For the third time in our nation’s history, the Constitution will be read out loud on the floor of the House of Representatives Friday. Cynics,… Read More
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This Man Is Now Third in Line for Presidential Succession
Since Election Day, pundits have bombarded the incoming Republican majority with a common refrain, “Republicans must prove they can govern.” Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, hopes… Read More
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Paul Revere and Samuel Adams’ Time Capsule Finally Opened in Boston. Here’s What Was Inside.
Historians have finally opened a post-revolutionary era time capsule that was unearthed in Boston last month. According to the Associated Press, the time capsule was… Read More
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#BlackBrunchNYC Captures Racial Divide in Police Protests
Americans protesting fatal police encounters with black men took to a new location yesterday to shine light on the issue: New York City brunch spots…. Read More
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What Obama, Eric Holder and the Rest of Us Could Learn from the Magna Carta
With the president and Congress out of town, Washington, D.C. is very quiet during the holidays, without the long lines one normally sees at museums… Read More
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The Pastor Who Brought Down a Dictator
You’ve probably heard of Vaclav Havel of Czechoslovakia and Lech Walesa of Poland, both Nobel Laureates and heroes of the Cold War who precipitated the… Read More
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This Conservative Historian Took on Howard Zinn, Writing ‘A Patriot’s History’
Larry Schweikart recently spoke at the Heritage Foundation about the newly released 10th anniversary edition of the book he co-authored with Michael Allen, “A Patriot’s… Read More
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Here’s What Christmas Means to These Americans
Just over half of Americans view Christmas as a religious holiday, according to a Pew Research poll conducted a year ago. To them, President Obama’s… Read More
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How a Silly Dispute Over Signs Made It All the Way to the Supreme Court
A small church relies on temporary signs to invite and direct worshipers to its services. However practical, the pastor’s goal ran up against a town’s… Read More
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Sony OKs Limited Release of ‘Interview,’ Despite North Korean Threats
Sony Pictures Entertainment today announced a limited release for the film “The Interview” amid widespread criticism for pulling it because of threats by North Korea…. Read More
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Before Sony’s Reversal, New Yorkers Arranged Live Reading of ‘The Interview’
After weeks of controversy, Sony Pictures Entertainment today announced a Christmas Day release of “The Interview” in a small number of theaters. It was a… Read More
SocietyCommentary
The Meaning of the Constitution
The Constitution of the United States has endured for over two centuries. It remains the object of reverence for nearly all Americans and an object… Read More
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31 Twitter Reactions to ‘The Interview’ Being Pulled From Theaters
A parody movie about a plan to kill North Korea dictator Kim Jong Un has gained more publicity than it bargained for—so much so that… Read More
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Tom Coburn’s Stirring Message to Fellow Senators, in 90 Seconds
In an emotional farewell address, Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., today encouraged fellow lawmakers to heed their oath of office, saying it doesn’t include securing goodies… Read More
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Ted Cruz: No One Is Above the Law, ‘Especially the President’
The rule of law as outlined in the Magna Carta eight centuries ago remains significant in government even today, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said yesterday… Read More
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An Inside Look at the National Christmas Tree Lighting
Each year, residents of Washington, D.C., enjoy an abundance of Christmas celebrations unique to the nation’s capital. From “The Nutcracker” ballet at the Kennedy Center… Read More
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In 9 States, Legislators Consider Making High School Students Pass Citizenship Test
Should high school students have to pass the citizenship test? The Civics Education Initiative, an Arizona-based non-profit group, is pushing for legislation in Arizona, Louisiana,… Read More
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Janine Stange Sings Her Way Across America and Into History as ‘National Anthem Girl’
What’s your very favorite song? Maybe it’s something by the Beatles. Maybe it’s a little Bob Dylan number. Maybe it’s Beyoncé. Now imagine singing that… Read More
